Training - Scenario 4: Night Ambush Defense

Scenario 4: Night Ambush Defense

Setting

• A wooded logging road in a national forest at dusk moving into night

Team Setup

Split into two teams: Alpha (4 men) for main defense, Bravo (2 men) for reconnaissance.

Objectives

Team Objective

Setup an ambush point using the wooded terrain to defend against a simulated enemy patrol. Use the diamond formation for defense setup.

Individual Objective

One member from Bravo (designated as Bravo 1) must establish a listening post 100 meters ahead of the ambush site, using night vision to give early warnings.

Exercise Details

Setup

1. Alpha team sets up the ambush using natural cover, with roles for leadership, medical support (MARCH trained), and radio communication
2. Bravo team moves forward
   1. Bravo 1 uses the file formation to move quietly to the listening post, reporting back positions and movements via radio
   2. Bravo 2 stays with Alpha but is responsible for immediate action drills if the ambush is compromised

Actions

1. Simulate enemy patrol approach. Alpha waits for Bravo 1's signal over radio to engage
2. Practice immediate action drills if the ambush is discovered prematurely, including a fallback plan